Demography

A four-country experiment finds that income and housing still matter most—but climate anxiety, democratic instability, economic crises and war are increasingly shaping fertility intentions

July 11 is World Population Day. A landmark UNFPA global survey overturns one of today’s most persistent demographic myths: the problem is not declining aspirations, but the growing gap between what young people want and what they can realistically achieve

A study shows how parental separation influences the life choices of adult children

A study of 5 million births in sub-Saharan Africa and India reveals how climate affects biology, maternal health, and even family choices

New research shows communication and gender equality matter more than marriage

Uncovering the statistical properties of lifespan inequality measures can provide novel insights on the study of mortality